Carl Hester on Dances with Wolves

Emile Faurie giving instructions after Annie Perry wrapped up her ride on Feine Dame

Shinichi Terui, chair of the Japanese dressage committee

Joachim Arl and his protegé Henri Ruoste

The colour of Julie de Deken's helmet was a topic of discussion. Totally colour co-ordinated on her small tour horse Lucky Dance, Julie made a stylish impression and carried out the message of safety

Hoketsu and Whisper at the 2012 CDI Vidauban :: Photo © Astrid Appels

Former young rider Anne Marie Perry is all smiles after her test!

Farouche's breeders and co-owners Dave and Lynne Crowden

O-judge Francis Verbeek proudly shows her hand-made knitwear to O-judge Maribel Alonso

Charlotte Haid Bondergaard's Lydianus

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Belgian Ronny Coenraerds has a great smile on his face as he leaves the arena

Dog using owner and her coat as windbreaker

Michael Eilberg and Woodlander Farouche at the 2012 CDI Vidauban :: Photo © Astrid Appels

Michael Eilberg on Half Moon Delphi. Watch out for this pair because they might give Richard Davison and Emile Faurie a run for their money for that fourth British Olympic spot!

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Fie Skarsoe on Fabrix Miss Esandri :: Photo © Ridehesten

Australian Mary Hanna is in Europe for her pre-Olympic campaign

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Returning from a training session

The widest noseband here at the show

This is how we like to see it: big smile at the end of the ride and generous patting of the horse!! Julie de Deken on Fazzino

Cute dressage fence with horses' heads

Emily Cousins with her long braided ponytail